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Expression Exercises

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An expression is a word or group of words used in a particular situation or by particular people.

In English an expression doesn't always have a particular grammar structure but is commonly used in spoken English.

Examples :

  • OK!
  • Oh my god!
  • See you later! 
  • What’s up?
  • How’s it going?
  • How are things?
  • How about you?
  • Pretty good.
  • Same as always.
  • Could be better.
  • Can't complain.
  • No problem.
  • No worries.
  • My pleasure.
  • Anytime.
  • Anyway, ...
  • I have no idea.
  • Exactly.
  • Absolutely.
  • That’s for sure.
  • I couldn’t agree more.
  • You’re telling me!
  • I’ll say!
  • I suppose so.
  • That’s great!
  • Poor you.
  • Sorry!
  • Alright!
  • What a day!
  • Fancy meeting you here!
Expression example sentences
Really? Very interesting.Правда? Очень интересно.
Can you put it on the stove, please?Можешь поставить это на плиту, пожалуйста?
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am...Хмм... Верно, и как же я забыл? Какой я идиот...
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.Так как они пользуются моими продуктами, то мы можем "взять взаймы" немного их хлеба, я думаю.
See you later, Nick.Еще увидимся, Ник.
Can you look after it carefully, please?Ты можешь за ней присмотреть, пожалуйста?
Can you open the oven door for me, please?Можешь открыть дверцу печки для меня, пожалуйста?
Can you make it bigger, please?Можешь увеличить, пожалуйста?
Alright, if you say so!Ладно, раз ты так говоришь!
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up?Я спал, пока ты меня не разбудил, в чем дело?
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.Оу, ты наверно имеешь в виду Майка, я предполагаю.
I am okay, thanks.У меня все нормально, спасибо.
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!Можешь почистить мне несколько картофелин? Пожалуйста!
What about you?А ты?
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you.Да, спасибо, я не люблю сидеть возле прохода.
Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please?Можешь подать мне вино из холодильника, пожалуйста?
Can we see the kitchen first, please?Можем мы сначала посмотреть кухню, пожалуйста?
If you don't have anything better to do, of course.Если у тебя нет других дел получше, конечно.
Nice to meet you, Toby!Приятно познакомиться, Тоби!
Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please?Вы можете дать мне информацию о других жильцах, пожалуйста?

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Be going to
Be going to passive
Be used to / Get used to
Comparative
Defining relative clause
Echo tag
Expression
First conditional
Future
Future continuous
Future perfect continuous
Future perfect passive
Future perfect simple
Future simple passive
Greeting
Have/Get something done
Imperative
Implied conditional
Indirect question
Infinitive of purpose
Interjection
Mixed conditional
Modal
Modal passive
Non-defining relative clause
Other
Past continuous
Past continuous passive
Past perfect continuous
Past perfect passive
Past perfect simple
Past simple
Past simple passive
Polite request / offer / suggestion
Present continuous
Present continuous passive
Present perfect continuous
Present perfect passive
Present perfect simple
Present simple
Present simple passive
Question tag
Reduced relative clause
Reported speech imperative
Reported speech question
Reported speech request
Reported speech statement
Second conditional
Short answer
Superlative
Third conditional
Used to / would (past habit)
Was/were going to
Was/were supposed to
Wish
Would rather
Zero conditional